Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla Faces Backlash for Allegedly Disrespecting National Flag
Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Sagar District In-charge Minister Rajendra Shukla has come under fire for allegedly disrespecting the national flag on Independence Day. The controversy arose when it was noticed that Shukla wore the tricolor pin upside down on his jacket during the celebrations.
The incident took place during the Independence Day parade in Sagar, where Deputy CM Shukla took the salute and hoisted the national flag. However, photographs of Shukla wearing the inverted tricolor pin quickly went viral on social media, sparking outrage and criticism.
तिरंगे का अपमान!
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ये हमारे डिप्टी CM राजेंद्र शुक्ल हैं, सागर ज़िले में झंडा बंदन करने पहुँचे थे… न इन्होंने ध्यान दिया और न ही इनके साथ चल रहें कलेक्टर साहब ने देखा कि मंत्री जी उल्टा झंडा लगाए हुए हैं।@RShuklaBJP @CollectorSagar @SagarComisioner @BJP4MP @INCMP pic.twitter.com/KzMwsItaeR
The images have led to widespread condemnation, with many accusing the Deputy CM of dishonoring the national flag. As the controversy continues to gain momentum online, there have been calls for an official explanation and an apology from Shukla for the apparent oversight.
